Community Groups Sydney

Visit to the Art Gallery of NSW

**Midweek Art & Chill at Art Gallery of NSW 🎨✨** Looking to break up the week with something relaxing and a bit cultural? Join us for a midweek visit to the **Art Gallery of NSW** and enjoy an evening surrounded by amazing artworks. We’ll meet in **Hyde Park**, in front of the ANZAC Memorial, and then take a short walk towards the gallery. Once there, we’ll explore the diverse collections at a relaxed pace — from classic to contemporary art, there’s always something interesting to discover 🎨. After spending some time at the gallery, we’ll head back towards **George Street** to grab dinner together 🍽️ and continue the conversations. A simple, chilled midweek plan — perfect for unwinding, exploring art, and meeting new people 😊 📌 **Event Details** **Meeting Point:** Hyde Park (between the Pool of Reflection and Anzac Memorial) **Meeting Time:** 06:30 PM **Distance:** 2-3 kms **Difficulty:** Easy **RSVP Rules:** If you have RSVPed but are unable to attend the event, please update your RSVP at least 2-3 days in advance. For those on the waitlist, priority may be given to group regulars. **Communication:** I’ll share my live location on our [WhatsApp group ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L05TdnNeBEgAQ9ARsN89Hd?mode=gi_t)on the day of the walk. Join for regular updates on this and upcoming walks, or suggest new ideas for future events. If you can’t join, message me on WhatsApp (+61-469 717 341), and I’ll add you. **Disclaimer:** We take care to minimize risk and avoid accidents during our events, but the host will not be held responsible for any injuries incurred during this event in any way either to you or your guests. Please take care of your own safety and belongings as hiking can be a risky activity sometimes.

Code for Sydney - Monthly Hack Day

Code for Sydney is now running meetups every month. Code for Sydney is a volunteer civic innovation organization created by Sydney-area developers, designers, and activists with an interest in solving civic and social problems through the use of technology. During our monthly hack day, we'll learn about civic challenges, brainstorm ideas about solutions, and sit down to code together. Together, we can make an impact on civic challenges and build a better city. Networking with fellow software engineers, designers and student/s welcome! If anyone would like to present a quick talk or propose a project idea, do talk to us! Also please do join the discussion on Discord [https://discord.gg/wPmp25Xnm5](https://discord.gg/wPmp25Xnm5) By attending this event, you consent that you may be photographed and recorded on video. These photos and videos may be used for marketing and promotional purposes in the future. If you have any concerns please let the team know upon arrival.

Harbour After Dark

**Step into a different kind of Friday night with Harbour After Dark 🌆** Set in the heart of Darling Harbour at Pumphouse Bar & Restaurant, Harbour After Dark brings together Sydney locals who are driven, social, established in what they do, and value genuine connection, good conversation, and being around like-minded people in real life. In a world of Zoom meetings, working from home, endless scrolling, and busy schedules, a lot of people are craving something more human again. A chance to step away from the screens for a night. To relax. To meet new people naturally. To have conversations that actually feel enjoyable and energising. Over the past few years, Harbour After Dark has grown into a well-established social gathering where people come to unwind after the week, expand their social circles, reconnect with familiar faces, and meet new people who are on a similar wavelength. Many people return regularly and often bring friends along, while at the same time there are always new faces joining the nights as well, which keeps the atmosphere fresh, open, and welcoming, even if it’s your first time attending. ✨ Dress well for a night out. Min smart casual to cocktail style is encouraged. 🍸 Drinks, cocktails, food, and coffee are available for purchase throughout the evening. **📅 Friday, 3 July** **⏰ 6:30pm – 9:30pm** **📍 Pumphouse Bar & Restaurant** 17 Little Pier St, Darling Harbour NSW 2000 📌 We are usually located downstairs near the bar area. Occasionally the reserved area may vary depending on the venue setup on the night, so if needed, simply ask the bar staff for Harbour After Dark and they will direct you. ✅ **Please mark yourself as “ATTEND” t**hrough Meetup so we have an idea of numbers for the venue and can keep you updated with any last-minute event information. **How to get there:** Pumphouse is located next to the Chinese Gardens within Darling Square. **🅿️ Parking nearby:** • First Parking ICC Sydney – approx. 5 min walk • Wilson Harbourside Parking – approx. 10 min walk **🚆 Public Transport:** • Exhibition Centre Light Rail – approx. 5 min walk • Town Hall Station – approx. 10 min walk If this feels like your kind of room, we’d love to have you there

Full moon gathering

Circle is a gathering space rooted in the rhythms of nature, the wisdom of the moon, and the power of real human connection. We come together around full moon rituals, astrology, tarot, oracle readings, meditation, and shared food — blending ancient practices with modern sisterhood. No experience needed. No performance required. Just you, as you are. Our goal is simple: create a space where people can slow down, reconnect with themselves, and leave with people who feel like home. Come alone. Leave with people. Our first event: 28 June at Maroubra Beach 🌊🌕

🔥Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Sydney (Easy English) 6pm

**⚠️ IMPORTANT: TONIGHT’S RULES ⚠️** **🎟️ NO TICKET = NO ENTRY** **(If you are on the WAITLIST, you cannot enter tonight.)** **🪑 SIT IF EMPTY** **Please take a seat if you see one to help create more space.** **📧 SHOW SCREEN AT DOOR** **Have your confirmation email/screen ready for Chris & Kev.** **NO WALK-INS. THANK YOU!** **“The perfect Saturday night to meet new friends in a warm, relaxed atmosphere”** **✨ 5,000+ Members have joined across Australia** **✨ Early RSVP FREE / Last-Minute Ticket $5** **✨ Relaxed & Friendly (Not a loud party, perfect for conversation)** **Why Join Us?** **First-timers welcome: About 70% of people are new every time!** **Easy to join alone: Most people arrive by themselves and leave with new friends.** **Language friendly: Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Taiwanese & English OK 🧋** **📍 WHEN & WHERE** **🗓 Every 2 weeks on Saturday** **🕕 6:00pm – 10:00pm** **📍 Harts Pub (The Rocks) Located in the heart of historic Sydney!** **🚶‍♂️ Super Easy Access:** **• 5 min walk from Circular Quay Station** **• 8 min walk from Wynyard Station** **Easy to drop by after exploring The Rocks!** **💰 Cost:** **Early RSVP FREE** **Last-Minute Ticket: $5** **⚠️ Limited spots available — we highly recommend reserving early.** **👉 HOW TO JOIN** **Please click “Join” on Meetup.** **Follow & DM us on Instagram: @_lounge_asia** **⚠️ HOUSE RULES & SAFETY POLICY** **To ensure a safe and comfortable environment for everyone, Lounge Asia has a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for the following behaviors:** **🚫 No Solicitation:** **Any form of business recruitment, MLM, religious proselytizing, or poaching is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.** **🚫 No Harassment:** **Unwanted pick-up activities, persistent pestering, or making others feel uncomfortable will not be tolerated.** **Action:** **Any attendee reported for misconduct will be removed immediately and banned from future events without warning.** **⚠️ IMPORTANT** **Photo ID Required:** **Passport or Driver’s License only (Student IDs NOT accepted).** **18+ only:** **The venue is a licensed bar, and ID checks are required under NSW law.** **🎁 BECOME A FOUNDING MEMBER (VIP)** **We are building an official app to connect our community safely!** **Join the VIP list for early access and priority invites to special parties.** **👉 [Join the VIP List here]** **https://forms.gle/T2KukvgEiGWEz3VR9** **━━━━━━━━━━━━━━** **初参加・一人参加も大歓迎です！** **혼자 오셔도 편하게 즐길 수 있어요!** **欢迎大家轻松交朋友！** **歡迎輕鬆認識新朋友！** **มาคนเดียวก็สนุกได้ครับ/ค่ะ** **Mọi người đều được chào đón!** **Welcome ang lahat!** **Semua dialu-alukan!** **Semua orang diterima dengan hangat!** **👥 Your Host:** **🎤 Chris – Your friendly Sydney host, ready to welcome you**

OVERCOMING ANXIETY - Free Coaching Session

**This is 1:1 call. After RSVP, someone from our team will contact you and send you calendly link for scheduling meeting** This is a free coaching session as a part of our promotional activity, created for individuals who are experiencing anxiety and want to regain a sense of inner balance and control 🌿 In this session, we will explore what anxiety means for you - what triggers it, how it shows up in your thoughts and body, and what keeps it active. You will be guided through a supportive conversation that helps you understand your inner processes more clearly, without judgment or pressure 🤝 The focus is not only on awareness, but also on practical steps. You will learn simple and effective techniques that can help you calm your mind, reduce tension, and respond differently in challenging moments. We will also look at how your patterns of thinking and emotional responses influence your experience, and how small shifts can create meaningful change over time 🔄 This is a safe space where you can openly share, feel heard, and begin building a more stable, grounded, and confident version of yourself 💬

Weekly Coffee Catch Up

**Everyone is welcome!** Whether you’re part of a local community group that’s struggling with admin friction or you’ve just started "vibe coding" and want to build something that actually matters, come grab a coffee. We are currently collating **Bluehex Blocks**—standalone tools that solve real problems today and will eventually dock into our single 1-stop solution for Australian non-profits, charities and communities. We’re all about open doors and high-energy builds—it’s simply a chance to lean in with your skills (or your community insights) and create real impact for the public good.

Toastmasters - Chatswood Communicators

**Find your voice. Lead with Confidence** Join one of Sydney's oldest clubs to develop your public speaking skills **When do we meet?** Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month Arrive 6.45 for 7pm; we finish by 9pm **Where?** Northside Chatswood Salvation Army Church Cnr Archer & Johnson Street, Chatswood, NSW **Cost?** Come along as a guest for free to check us out!

The Cook Up - Men's Social Connections Group

Toastmasters - Chatswood Communicators Club

**Find your voice. Lead with confidence.** Join one of Sydney's oldest clubs to develop you public speaking skills **When do we meet?** Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month Arrive 6.45 for 7pm; we finish by 9pm **Where?** Northside Chatswood Salvation Army Church Cnr Archer & Johnson Street, Chatswood, NSW **Cost?** Come along as a guest for free to check us out!

133) Let's Try Bubble Soccer! ⚽🥅🏆

[Cost: $35? - Social Session, Full Details TBA] [Lunch/Dinner: Anywhere you want!] [\~Idea Credit: to Michael King🔥] @Olympic Park! Hello!!! The stuff you can Find on the Internet!... 👌 Bubbles?! & Soccer?! Well, that's just Madness in 1 Sentence, LoL! 😂 Why didn't this Stuff Exist in my Childhood yet?! Well, If you Equally Missed Trying this in Your Teenage Years... I'm Giving you the Opportunity, To Live it Up... .... One More Time! 🤘🔥 So, Come, Saddle Up... & Try this Ridiculous Portable Contraption! Then Food & Drinks, wherever you want If you can be Host, let me know, Thanks!\~ I Hope this sounds like Fun & a Good Event to you ✌ Hope 2 See you! :) \*\*\* Usual Info\*\*\* We can throw in some late Lunch or Dinner as well But, there could also be something straight afterwards (Maybe a Movie? Or, Mini Games Night Right After??...) & Everyone! are Welcome to join 🔥👍 🖖 The plan is to Eat, Drink & Socialize! This Event can be just to Break the Ice, for Newer Members & hopefully meet some rad, local West Side ppl, who would like to meet another/New circle of Friends 👍 So Come with an "Open" mind, & hopefully... you'll meet your next Crew or BFF\~ but Let's Continue with Our NY Resolutions, for the New Year, With some Awesome New Local ppl! Cheers! & Welcome to the Fam 👌 \- Dez

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